July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Certain drugs can cause lupus, stopping these drugs is the main treatment. NB-UVB phototherapy clears psoriasis faster when applied three times a week. Monoclonal antibodies and oral pimecrolimus are effective in treating psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men. No direct link between low iron and hair loss was found. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and human papillomavirus type 16.
Effective treatment for midlife women's hair loss is limited, with 5% minoxidil foam being the only proven option for the most common type.
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July 2022 in “Bali Medical Journal” A combination of cyclosporine and oral corticosteroid successfully regrew hair in a 19-year-old with alopecia universalis.
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Hair disorders are complex and varied, including hair loss, excessive growth, color, and shaft issues.
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January 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss; minoxidil also helps female hair loss, with some treatments needing more research.
May 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can be diagnosed by examining facial areas and treated with specific medications to stop its progression.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Different types of hair loss have unique cellular changes, suggesting new treatment targets.
December 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Hair transplantation for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may work if the disease is inactive for 2 years and with ongoing treatment to maintain results.
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July 2023 in “Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage hair and scalp disorders in children.
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May 2017 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal” The boy had a fungal scalp infection called kerion, which was cured with oral antifungal medication.
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hair aging and loss are caused by genetics, hormones, environment, and grooming, with treatments like minoxidil effective for certain types of hair loss.
May 2005 in “Hair transplant forum international” Trichotemnomania causes hair loss due to compulsive hair cutting or shaving.
January 2003 in “Clínicas pediátricas de Norteamérica” Androgenetic alopecia is a common cause of hair loss, with treatments like minoxidil and hair transplantation available, and new therapies are being developed.
Early assessment and treatment by healthcare professionals can help manage hair loss in women.
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November 2018 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Combining different treatments works best for female hair loss.
November 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Self-induced hair loss should be considered in patients with androgenetic alopecia.